Art and Restorative Justice: Where I'm From

About the Class

This workshop explores the relationship between art and restorative justice, considering the impact of the judicial system on at-risk young adults, the role of art as a creative outlet for those imprisoned, and the lasting effects of incarceration on individuals, communities, and society as a whole. The centerpiece of the workshop is a detailed look at Where I’m From, on view July 5 to August 25 at the Barnes. This special exhibition showcases original art created by emerging artists from Mural Arts Philadelphia’s Rec Crew and artists at the State Correctional Institute (SCI) Phoenix, southeast Pennsylvania’s maximum-security prison for men.

Capacity: 25

Barnes classes will:

• Sharpen your observational and critical thinking skills.
• Improve your ability to communicate about art.
• Deepen your appreciation for cultures and histories outside your own.

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Recent Barnes Class Testimonials

“Naina Saligram is the professor everyone hopes to have. She is knowledgeable and open to listening to her students.” The Classical Tradition in Modern Art with Naina Saligram

“Joe Tokumasu Field was a wonderful instructor—very patient, caring, and skilled at interacting with students’ questions and comments.” The Japanese American Century with Joseph Tokumasu Field

“Kaelin got us involved in the conversation in a way that made it engaging and fun. I learned so much and didn’t feel like I was just being lectured at the whole time. The class was well paced and covered the basics without oversimplification.” The Language of Painting with Kaelin Jewell

“I love these close-looking classes; [it’s great] to see the details of each painting and to have an instructor lead our eyes in how best to look at a work of art.” Close-Looking Immersion: Glackens’s The Raft with William Perthes

“The instructor was amazing! She was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, funny, and open to questions. She brought in outside resources and made herself available via email for questions between classes. I would take anything she teaches.” The Impressionists: Friends and Family with Caterina Pierre